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12 Quotes that Get Them to Take Action

I have been collecting quotes since I was in grade school.  In fact, when I worked in corporate, I had my interior windows plastered with quotes. (They worked to eliminate distractions of people walking by too.) 

Quotes from others have a way of resonating with our psyche.  They have a way of making us get up and go when other things might not.  

Over time, I have learned that many people use quotes, but the same quote could have a totally different effect on different people.  So, I asked my panel:

What quote have you read that gave you the motivation needed to take action? The language of a quote can stimulate you to take positive action or assist you to stay focused and more.  What is your favorite and what does it say to you?  How do you use it to stay on track?

Here is what they shared:

Words They Live By - Some of My Colleagues Share Their Favorite Quotes

If you follow me on any of my social media sites, you know that I love quotes.  I've been collecting them since 5th grade.

Quotes have a way of moving our soul.  The can make us think of things in a slightly different way.  They can represent our feelings when we have a hard time finding our own words. 

Today, some of my colleagues share their favorites on organization, time management or productivity. 

"You Can't Connect the Dots Looking Forward; You Can Only Connect Them Looking Backwards " Steve Jobs

Back when I was in college all things "geeky" was my focus.  I was studying for two degrees: computer science and human resource management. 

Steve Jobs (co-founder of Apple Computer, NeXt and of Pixar Animation Studios) wasn't somebody that I studied in class, but he was someone I admired and studied outside of class then and now.  I am very sad to have learned that he passed away. 

He was a unique individual.  Uncommon.  But you have to be uncommon to be successful.  You have to do what it takes that others are not willing to do.

Today, I share a video of one of my favorite talks of his and a few quotes from that speech. I connect with the message he shares and often find myself using similar thought processes when I choose to work on (or not work on) activities.  I thought these words might help you with priority setting too.

Staying Focused and Avoiding BSOs - 31 Tips to Take You to Focused Success

Do you get caught up in BSOs?  BSOs are "Bright Shiny Objects" -- those things that easily catch your attention and steal your focus.  You spend time there, but you know that you should not be spending your time on them.  They can be pretty and enticing, but they may not really be driving your business as much as they should to deserve your attention.  How do you make sure that what you are working on is the right thing?

Today 31 of my fabulous business expert community share their expertise.  I asked them the following question:

As a business owner, you have many things that you could spend your time on.  How do you make sure that you are using your time the most effectively?  How do you make sure that you don't get get "caught up" in the "Bright Shiny Objects" that could take your eyes off of your priorities?

Great Organizing and Productivity Resources for You to Check Out

 

Once a month, I share links to a number of different blogs and sites.  Today, I decided to do things a little differently and ask my Facebook network of productivity and organizing pros to share info about their blogs.  

You will find blogs on productivity and organizing as well as some of their personal blogs on topics like gardening and living a simplified life, etc.

 

Failure-schmailure! Be Willing to "Screw Up" and it Could Bring Great Rewards. It did for 3M

I bet that when you think of Post-it notes, you don't think of someone screwing up do you?  You might think of all of your to-dos (are post-its plastered all over your desk?) or you might think of a can't-do-without office supply. . .

But, did you know that the Post-it we know and love today that comes in slews of shapes, sizes and colors started out as a mistake?

In the late 1960s, a 3M chemist named Spencer Silver was working to make a stronger adhesive when he accidentally made the weaker, removable sticky stuff that is used on Post-it notes today.

Watch this short video to learn more about how this huge mistake turned into one of 3M's greatest products.

Do You Continually Rub Your Finger With Sandpaper?

Consider this:  What if you see me start rubbing my finger with sandpaper.  I rub my finger until it gets raw, so I start rubbing on a different finger with the same results and then move to my hip, my head, etc.  You see me continue to rub with the sandpaper in different places on my body...thinking... maybe if I rub harder or faster I can get better results...

What would you be thinking?

Then I stop.

What if the solution is not where I rub or how fast or how hard I rub with the sandpaper?

What Grade Would You Give Your Business? Is an A What You should Shoot For? Choose to Be Extraordinary {VIDEO}

When you look at your business, what grade would you give yourself?  Today I am sharing a video from a conductor of musical students that will demonstrate how an A is not necessarily what you should be shooting for.  Watch the whole video, consider its message and then let me know your thoughts by commenting.

You can see the video here: Why an "A" Is Not Enough

 

So, what do you think? 

To your success!

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How Are We Motivated? It Might Not Be How You Think!

A little over a week ago I shared a collaborative post of 39 ways to boost morale and motivation:  Best Ways to Boost Morale or Motivation - Make Sure to Add Yours!   The post was fun to do because of the variety of thoughts that were shared.  That got me thinking a bit more on motivation and I remembered a great video by RSAnimate.  The video is one of those where they talk and draw really fast on a white board.  While I find the topic facisinating, I love watching the artistic nature of the presentation too!   Check it out and let me know what you think.

Join the Refresh-Her Challenge

On Mondays I frequently share something to get your juices flowing.  I call it Motivational Moment.  I'm writing today very excited to tell you about a program you really should consider participating in and even if you don't want to do the entire program, you MUST check out the 3 videos that reveal the small steps you can take to create a huge impact to your bottom line.  They are filled with motivation.  But, I'm getting ahead of myself here... let me back up a bit.

Dr. Shannon Reece is a colleague and friend that has participated in a number of my collaborative posts as well as shared her thoughts on eliminating fear right here at Productive & Organized. Every time she has participated, I have received great comments from you!  Today, I will tell you about a few different opportunities to learn more from her and some of them are at no cost to you!

Best Ways to Boost Morale or Motivation - Make Sure to Add Yours!

People that are motivated are more productive.

They just get more done - plain and simple.  Yet, many struggle with motivation, either with their staff or themselves! 

So, how can one get motivated? 

Back when I used to work in Corporate America, I lead large teams (anywhere from 15 to 300 at various points of time).  We worked hard -- often clocking way more than 70 hours a week.  My team was highly educated and highly skilled.  Over the years, there were things I did really well with team building and things that I tried that completely flopped!  Experience is the best teacher, so they say...  One thing I learned back then was that there was not a one-size-fits-all approach to motivating my team.  They were, after all, individuals. 

To motivate basically means to inspire to action towards a goal. While many employers believe that money is the best motivator, human resource studies over the years show that is not necessarily the case.  One of my favorite resources back then was a book called 1001 Ways to Reward Employees by Bob Nelson Ph.D.  http://amzn.to/h6v9d7  When I would get a new manager on my team, I'd encourage them to flip through the book and flag items that appealed to them.  It was a great way for me to get to know them better and understand what motivated them.

Today I will share tips from people all over the globe regarding motivation.  You will see some themes emerge.  Some of my contributors talk about motivating others; while some talk about self-motivation.   There are a number that I have used over the years and some I had never thought of.

Take a read through their thoughts and then share some of your own in the comments.

Do you have a balance plan?

"Balance?  What is that?!" was how she responded when I asked her if she had a balance plan.  She is not alone!  People are working more than ever.  "The more I work the more I get done" is the thought, but that is not always true.

Professionals often become overwhelmed with the handling of their personal and business matters. Business owners know that boundaries around their work and efficient systems are paramount to career success. Yet, few experience the benefits of self-employment because they are buried in an ever-mounting pile of paper and backlogged tasks.

I'll share an alternate route today.

Mon Motivation - Do You Believe What You Are Told, or What You Know to be True?

Have you failed in life?  Have you had experiences that pulled you down to a place where you thought you would never recover?  Maybe you are there now?  You are not alone! 

Did you know that some of the most successful people you can think of have failed multiple times in their life?  Last week, I shared one of Michael Jordan's videos on failure.  I received some great responses and thought I'd continue on this topic for another week. 

Motivational Moment - Michael Jordan on Failure

I realize that the Super Bowl has just finished and many have been in football fever, but at our house, it is all about basketball.  My son is on a YMCA team, my husband co-coaches and I keep stats.  (Go team Purple!) 

Basketball is a family topic almost every day during the season.  In those conversations, we will frequently roll around to talking about Michael Jordan.  My husband and I grew up cheering for the Bulls and watching Jordan sail through the air.  However, like many sports greats, Jordan has failed many times.  In this video he says"

I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career

I've lost almost 300 games

26 times I have been trusted to take the game winning shot . . . and missed

I've failed over and over and over again in my life

and that is why I succeed.

My Theme for 2011: Decisive Productive Action

Do you have a theme for 2011?  At the beginning of the year, I read a number of blog posts and articles from people that said they would pick anywhere from 1 to 5 words to focus their year.  I have been doing this for the past few years and have found that it works really well.  2011 = DECISIVE PRODUCTIVE ACTION

Handbook for Life: 52 Tips for Happiness and Productivity

There are a lot of great blogs out in cyberworld that cover topics of organization and productivity.  I love introducing you to those authors especially when I resonate with what they write on.  One of them is ZenHabits.net.  Today I share one of his posts that I have found both inspiring and uplifting.  I'd love it if you would share your ideas too!

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Increase Your Positive Energy and Productivity by Being Thankful

In her weekly question, Women's Entrepreneur coach @DrShannonReece asked her readers to talk about the biggest thing they were grateful for this year.  That question got me thinking.  Why is it that it is really easy for some people to express thanks and so difficult for others?

So often, it is easy to focus on the things in life that are not going the way you would like them to go.  If you are a perfectionist it is even harder!  Fear can even block our awareness of the positive things in our life.  Today let's talk some about how you can start adding more thanksgiving into your days and why you should care.

"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow."
-- Melody Beattie

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Mon Motivation - 16 Failed Predictions - Limiting Your Beliefs Can Limit Your Success

"Nothing is as hard to do gracefully as
getting down off your high horse."
~ CourtneyWilding ~

Often we do it when we aren't thinking about it.  We create opinions about our systems and processes and convince ourselves that it is the only way to do something.  We have climbed onto our "high horse" and have a really hard time coming down. 

These self-limiting states of belief can be bad if we let them take over, however.  "Whole generations of people can believe something is impossible until one person breaks through and proves them wrong." (Chris Voss)  Throughout our history, there have been some amazing predictions about the future that at the time did not seem so amazing.  Someone would state what they believed to be true and others would agree.  Now, only with time passing do we understand how limiting their belief systems were!  [You don't think the world is flat do you?]

Today I share some of my favorite "expert" statements that have been proved to be incorrect.  As you read through them, consider which of your belief statements might be wrong and what you could accomplish if you got off of your "high-horse."

Mon Motivation - Build up your courage to take action!

Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.
~Theodore Roosevelt~

Pres. Roosevelt reminds us that the more we try - even if we fail - the better our lives will be.  What would you be able to do if your story was not holding you down?  Build up your courage! 

Mon. Motivation - What Direction are You Moving?

I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.  To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it, --- but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor.
~Oliver Wendell Holmes~

So often we get lost in the details and analysis of what we should do that we forget to take action.  There are many quotes from brilliant people on this subject. 

What Drives You to Your Success? Spine Tingling Inspiration Video - Motivational Moment

From the goofy days of "Fresh Prince of Belle Aire" to the award winning performances of "The Pursuit of Happyness," actor Will Smith has molded his career to amazing levels.  Monday Motivation! Today I share a video montage of interviews of Will where share his thoughts and drive.  I hope it brings as much thought, energy and passion to you, as it has to me!

This is the Year & NOW is the Time - Take the Self-Assessment to See If You Qualify for a F'ree Strategy Session

"I'm not making excuses anymore.  I'm tired of looking for important papers.  I'm tired of wasted time.  I'm tired of not focusing on my business like I should. This is the year and now is the time!"  That is what I heard from a new client as I was talking to him this week, and I could not agree more!  2009 was rough on a lot of us.  2010 is the start of something new, something better.  Success IS in your grasp!  Do you feel it?  I hope you do.

I want to support that success, so I've decided to open my calendar and offer a limited number of f'ree strategy sessions via telephone or skype.

Interested?  Then start by taking this self-assessment:  http://www.calahansolutions.info/self-assessment.html

You will get your results online and via email immediately and if you qualify for a strategy session, we'll contact you to set up a time to talk. 

What are you waiting for?  Make a change to make 2010 your best year yet.

To your success!

 

Mon. Motivation: Create a Work Environment that Enhances Your Goals (@GinaParris Video)

I'm out on Twitter meeting new and interesting people all of the time.  A while back @GinaParris and I connected.  She is a great business coach and all-around entertaining person.  Anyway, I was out on her blog the other day and saw this video showing her very unique desk setup and I wanted to share it with you.  Check out the video and tell me what you think.

Celebrate Life Now! It Could Be Gone Faster Thank You Think - Ours Almost Was

Three years ago our life was turned upside down when my husband had a heart attack.  Today is our anniversary with healthy lifestyles!  Back at that time, I wrote a newsletter artile that I think holds value today.  Keep reading to learn the story.

The Great Organizing Giveaway is Here!

The new year is a great time to think of ways that you can improve your life -- Getting Organized always lands in the top 10 lists of New Year Resolutions.  There are many outstanding resources available help you, but I often hear that it is hard to find them.  Our solution was to get the resources available in one spot!

The Great Organizing Giveaway is Here!

Learn 5 Secrets to Put Procrastination Off Until Tomorrow!

"I can’t help it!  I was born to procrastinate." That was the statement I heard when talking with a new client about a week ago.

So I asked her, "Are you happy with your procrastination?  Does it serve you well?"

“No!” she exclaimed.  “That is why I called you.  I’m missing important deadlines and my co-workers and family are fed up with me."

Do these statements resonate with you?  If so, then keep reading. You can overcome procrastination if you learn a few simple secrets.   Sometimes procrastination (putting an activity off until a later date) is necessary — like when a higher priority item comes up that you have to work on.  However, if procrastination becomes a habit, trouble often follows.  Start by understanding that there is nothing genetically or inherently wrong with you. So far, scientists have not found a procrastination gene!  That is good news because it means it is a habit you can kick.

For Goodness Sakes! Let GO of Your Story

We all have them --- stories.  Some serve us well, while others hold us back.  What are yours doing for you?

You see, I used to be a product of my own story.  Good right?  Not always.  As a business owner, I have a LOT of passion around what I do, but there were things in my life that were keeping me from my full potential.  Yes, I have won several awards and have a successful practice, but deep down, I KNEW I could do more.  Have you ever felt that way?  So what was it?  Did I need more education?  Did I need better marketing?  Did I need a new brain?  What?!?  Well, early in 2009, I figured it out.  I needed a new story and maybe you do too.

Life Coaching Tips to Organize Yourself For Success

(Guest Post: Natalie Dee)

Nothing succeeds like success. A small 'victory' on your chosen path fills you with joy and gives the strength and confidence to pursue further. To make success a habit is difficult but not impossible. Strength and confidence along with hard work and determination may help you progress in the desired direction. How do you organize your progress so that your life goals are realized? The process is as important as the destination.

Work From Home Mother - How to Organize Your Life and Home to Succeed

(Guest Post: Sarah Short)

Work from home mothers all share pretty much the same issues; children, family, housework, space, organisation. Stay at home mothers have SO much stuff that pushes for space in their schedule that working mothers just don't have to deal with. Please don't misunderstand me, I have been both a working mother and a stay at home working mother and I completely understand the issues that both mothers face, however, the mother who works from home has a fairly unique set of issues.

Organize Your Ideas and Watch Them Unfold

(Guest Post: Sheila Zayas)

How many times have you had a product idea only to see someone else on a 30-minute infomercial promoting YOUR idea?

Whether you want to create an innovative product or provide an unusual service, organizing your ideas is key to seeing your vision come to pass.

I've Had Enough and I'm Doing Something About It!

I've had a lot of clients over the yearsthat have waged war on their paper, but a while ago I received a letter in the mail that made me smile and say, "You GO Girl!" 

Mary and I had completed a strategy session that included ideas for how she could manage the ever mounting piles of paper in her home office.  She had good ideas about what she needed to keep and what to let go of, but over time, the piles had just accumulated and had grown to an overwhelming amount.  We came up with an idea that was fun and managed the situation really well.  I'll tell you about it today.  See if any of her statements resonate with you too.

How Do You De-Stress? My Tweeps & FB Friends Give Us Answers - Twitter Tuesday

Here we are at another Tuesday and my Tweeps have not let me down!  Today's post started with a statistic I shared on my social networking sites:

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention state unequivocally that 80% of our medical expenditures are stress related. http://bit.ly/3Mn9iC

Scary huh?!  In fact, my life used to reflect that statistic!  I have spent the last few years learning about stress and finding techniques that help me to live a happy healthy life.  I've learned that there are a number of different types of stress and depending on the type you are struggling with, you may have different ways to alleviate the irritant.

Anyway, the statistic led to other conversation and one of my readers said that she had no idea how she should de-stress.  So, I posed the question to my friends and here is what they do.  Don't see yours on the listing?  Scroll to the bottom of the page and add it!  There are a lot of people out there wanting to know!

I'm Amazed and Honored to be a Finalist for the Most Innovative Organizer Award! Vote Today!

I'm shouting from the rooftops, I’m so excited!  Calahan Solutions, Inc. has been nominated for Most Innovative Organizer by NAPO-LA (the Los Angeles chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers)!  The Most Innovative Organizer is given to the professional organizer who is blazing trails within the industry in terms of his or her business structure, website, products, or services.

I did not even know that I had been nominated, so when I got the call earlier last week, I was in shock.  If you don't know, this is like the Oscars of the organizing world! There are only four other nominees for this category out of the whole world wide web! WOW! I'm honored to be in the company of some really amazing people and businesses.  To make it even better, I'm associated with a number of them too! 

Entrepreneurs You Must Learn To Relax - Here are 74 ideas to get you started

Hey there!  I hope that you are having a FANTASTIC day so far. 

I wanted to let you know TPE picked another one of my tips.  (Yippie!) I was thrilled they were focusing on this topic because so many of my clients tell me that they struggle with relaxing.  Who can blame you?  As a business owner, there are thousands if not millions of things that run through your head on a regular basis.

However, it is a REALLY important business skill to master.  If you don't take time out to relax you become foggy and less productive. 

Mike--from TPE---pulled together 74 of his contributors to create a post just for you.  The great thing about his posts is that he makes it really easy to skim.  Look at each item's quick title (in bold) and decide if you want to read the detail. 

I'd love to hear what you think the best tip is or if you have one that is not listed.

Be well.

To your success!

 

www.NetworkWithSteph.com

7 Steps to Free Up Room On Your Brain’s Hard Drive so You Don't Lose Your Mind! (Part 3)

For the past few days, I have talked about why our brain is like a computer and shared the first three of seven tips on what you can do to free up room on your brain's hard drive.

Today I'll share tips 4 and 5 for freeing up space and getting rid of brain clutter.

7 Steps to Free Up Room On Your Brain’s Hard Drive so You Don't Lose Your Mind! (Part 2)

A few days ago I talked about why our brain is like a computer and shared the first of seven tips on what you can do to free up room on your brain's hard drive.

Even if we could upgrade our memory, for many of us, our memory is not foolproof.  You can experience brain clutter (information overload) at any time.

Today I'll share tips 2 and 3 for freeing up space and getting rid of brain clutter.

7 Steps to Free Up Room On Your Brain’s Hard Drive so You Don't Lose Your Mind! (Part 1)

The other day I was working with a client on time management and priority setting.  I noticed while we were talking that she would affirm my tips by telling me, "I need to remember that."

I also noticed that she did not write anything down during the first 30 minutes of our appointment.

So I asked her if she found that her memory served her well.

She tells me that it used to.  "I could hear anything and recall it later.  Lately, though, I have been forgetting tasks and missing deadlines.   That is one reason I wanted to work with you." 

We talk for a bit more and she tells me that maybe her brain has crashed like her laptop did a month ago!

She was making a joke, but she was not really that far off the mark!  I frequently have people call and share that they feel like they are losing their mind. Today I'll share some tips for how you can free up room on your brain's hard drive.

6 Organizing Strategies for Coping with the Recession

We are living in challenging times. Some of my clients have lost their jobs, health insurance and security.  Colleagues and clients that own their own businesses are experiencing fewer clients and less profit.  I understand.  I own a business too.  However, it is time to take control!  Today I'll share some strategies to ride out the economy.

Did You Know That You Already Have One of Your Biggest Focus Tools?

One of the biggest complaints that I hear from my clients when they contact us is the inability to focus or concentrate and lack of energy.  Do you have a similar challenge?  Then I'm sure today's post will help you improve yours!

Celebration of Freedom From ---AND-- Freedom To

by Stephanie LH Calahan

This weekend, in the US, we are celebrating our nation's Independence Day.  This past week, my Canadian buddies held similar celebrations.  Whether you live in the states or not, this is a great time for all of us to celebrate our many, many freedoms.

Today I write this post about "Freedom From" and "Freedom To" especially for you and anyone that dreams of living without overwhelm -- about living and working the way they want and focusing on what is really important.

Totally Different Idea for People that Hate Filing

"I can't stand filing!" 

"My problem is I don't care to file." 

"Hey, if I liked to file, this stuff might be done already."

These are all comments I have gotten from Twitter buddies in the last few days and I have heard loads more over the years.  I have to admit, I don't blame you!  The actual act of putting paper in files is not all that exciting and if you let a backlog happen;it can add to the tedium.

So, here is a quick tip - Don't use file folders!  Lots of people don't like to take file folders out and label etc. etc.  So, all of those papers that you have to DO something with -- those things that require action -- consider a stationary sorter.  You'd be amazed how easy it is to literally toss papers into a "cubbie" and voila!  You have filed your papers away.

The great thing about stationary sorters is that the shelves are not very deep, so, it is more difficult to pile, pile, pile. 

Try this method out and see how you do and then let me know!

To your success!
     

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When You Fall Do You Get Back Up? Watch This Video & Then Answer Again - Motivational Moment

We all know that our attitude can make or break us, right?  In good times, it is easy to have a good attitude, but when times are tough, we sometimes get weak.  We begin to think that we cannot accomplish what we really want.  Maybe we even start to wallow in our own pitty.....  NO!  If you are feeling a bit down today, or even if you are not, keep reading to see an awesome 7 minute video that will recharge your motivation.

Eliminate Fear of Failure! @natashabdnfield sings "Unwritten" & Teaches us New Ways to Look at the World

"I break tradition, Sometimes my tries, Are outside the lines, We've been conditioned, To not make mistakes, But I Can't live that way"

The first time I heard Natasha Bedingfield perform "Unwritten" I knew that it was going to become one of my theme songs.  There are a number of great thoughts throughout the lyrics of this song.  Keep reading to get more.

Inspiration for a Friday Morning - 9 Spiritual Principles #followfriday

For those of you that have not gotten connected in with Twitter, there is a new activity called #followfriday.  It is a way for you to share resources that you find beneficial and "pay it forward."  It is a great way for you to recognize others that have something of value to share.

I have been participating in #followfriday activities for a while now on Twitter and thought it was time to kick it up a notch. 

So, I now declaire Friday on Productive & Organized as my Friday Friends & Finds!  As I participate in various social networking sites, I read various things that I like for one reason or another.  Why not share those things with you?!   Keep reading for this week's inspiration.

Unusual Coach, Maybe - Lessons You Can Use in Your Business - Yes!

Danny, our golden Havanese puppy is one of the most unusual coaches I have ever had! In the past few years I have learned a number of things that were good reminders for my business and your business too.

Inspiration for Change - Where in the world has Steph been?

Hello Friends!  I wanted to write a quick note to let you know why I have had to "vanish" for a while.  About 8 weeks ago an endocrinologist started me on a new medication that ultimately led me down a whole new path for life.  If you want the details, keep reading.  If not, know that I'm back and have an ever increasing joy for life and living it!

Organizing in the News - Clips from Across the Globe

There are great articles and blogs all over the net, but sometimes it is hard to determine which articles are worth the time to read and which ones are better left alone.  So, I've started a new posting on this blog.  As I find great content, I'll share it with you weekly.  Keep reading for this week's great items.

There are great articles and blogs all over the net, but sometimes it is hard to determine which articles are worth the time to read and which ones are better left alone.  So, I've started a new posting on this blog.  As I find great content, I'll share it with you weekly.  Keep reading for this week's great items.

Managing Goals & To Dos the Michael Masterson Way - Motivational Moment

One of the best ways to start on your organizing journey is to have a great set of goals and a way to manage how you get things done.  In the past, I have shared strategies from various successful people.  Today, I found a great video where author, multi-millionaire and entrepreneur, Michael Masterson shows us how he manages getting things done in his office.  He shares his goal tracking process all the way to how he manages to dos and various pieces of paper that he prints from his laptop.  Keep reading to see his video and more!

Make 2009 Your Best Year Ever - Put a Little Levity in Your Life

Happy New Year!  I'm not working today, so I asked my good buddy Michael Masterson to share some of his thoughts.  Keep reading to see a great article on why you want to put levity in your life!  May this year be your best year yet!
To your success
Stephanie